Travelling from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Tbilisi Airport (TBS): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Tbilisi Airport.
The timezone in Tbilisi is UTC+4, which is one hour ahead of Istanbul.
You can choose from 26 weekly Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Tbilisi Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with Pegasus is the earliest available. Pegasus operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SAW to TBS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Tbilisi (and then seeing more of Georgia!) is a breeze with AJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Tbilisi Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is AJet.
The most punctual carrier that offers SAW to TBS flights is Pegasus Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 65.0% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Tbilisi Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SAW and TBS:
Antalya Airport
Ankara Esenboga Airport
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Tbilisi Airport (TBS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Tbilisi Airport flight is 73 €. A return ticket right now is 144 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from SAW to TBS, book your journey five months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Tbilisi Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Tbilisi Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Of the flights that depart from Istanbul Sabiha Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
Istanbul Sabiha Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to SAW? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Tbilisi Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tbilisi Airport (TBS)
Book a hotel near TBS if you're taking a late Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Tbilisi Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Tbilisi Airport rental car and explore Tbilisi and beyond with your own set of wheels. TBILISICARS.COM, Carwiz and Avis are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Tbilisi Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Tbilisi Airport (TBS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Tbilisi Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Tbilisi. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Tbilisi is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Tbilisi Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAW to TBS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Georgia
You've done Tbilisi, now it's time to explore other parts of Georgia. Journey around 177 kilometres west to Kutaisi to check off its leading sights. From Bagrati Cathedral to St. Peter and Paul Apostles Church and Park of Glory, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Batumi is another well-known destination in Georgia and is around 257 kilometres west of Tbilisi. No trip is complete without dropping by Batumi Boulevard Fountains, Miracle Park and Dancing Fountains, Batumi.
